July 19, 2024

This Week's News: Torrential rains, hidden caves, river rescue, free fishing lessons, a Mississippi River Speed Record film, near-average runoff forecast for the Missouri, legal action against Phenix City, a new pedal boat on the Hudson River, zebra mussel larvae found in the Colorado River, a webinar on invasive plant control for deer management, and Paris, France mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase cleanliness

MISSOURI
Heavy Rain Causes Damage in Branson
Heavy rain damages roads and floods campgrounds in Branson, Mo., area
KY3

Hidden Caves at Lake of the Ozarks
Hidden Caves at Lake of the Ozarks, Here’s Where to Find Then
LakeExpo

Kayaker Rescued on the James River
Kayaker from Joplin, MO. recovering after becoming trapped on the James River near Galena, MO
KY3

Free Fishing Lessons for Kids
Free Fishing Lessons for Kids at Lake of the Ozarks
LakeExpo

July Webinar on Invasive Plant Control for Deer Management
Join MDC and NDA for July 30 webinar on invasive plant control for deer management
MDC News Room 

NATIONAL
Relive Mississippi River Guinness Speed Record
New film relives Minnesota-led Mississippi River Guinness Speed Record
StarTribune

Near-Average Runoff Forecast for Missouri River Basin
Torrential rains lead to near-average runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin
KMA Land

New Hudson River Boat
Pedal Your Way to Fun: New Hudson River boat offers unique social experience
News12 Westchester

Legal action threatened against Phenix City
Group threatens legal action against Phenix City over river pollution
WTVM

Invasive species discovered in Colorado River 
Invasive species discovered in Colorado River is capable of wiping out ecosystems, causing costly damage
The Denver Post

AROUND THE WORLD
Paris mayor dips into Seine River to Showcase cleanliness
Paris Mayor dips into the  Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
AP News